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UFC 164: Chad Mendes vs Clay Guida targeted for Milwaukee event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 2:59 PM EDT

A bout between Chad Mendes and Clay Guida is in the planning stages for UFC 164 in August. Get all the latest details inside.

The Forward Roll: UFC on FX 8 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 21, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

What might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event.

UFC 163 official for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Aldo vs. Pettis and Maia vs. Koscheck confirmed

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

UFC officials confirmed that they will return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this August, as Jose Aldo defends his FW belt against Anthony Pettis in the main event.

UFC Quick Quote: Ricardo Lamas eyes Korean Zombie fight as opportunity to make a 'huge statement'

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 2:40 PM EDT

The UFC featherweight title picture is clouded, but Ricardo Lamas is hoping to make things much less muddled should he make a "statement" against Chan Sung Jung this summer.

UFC 163: ‘Aldo vs. Pettis' confirmed for Aug. 3 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

UFC officials confirmed UFC 163: "Aldo vs. Pettis" for Aug. 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event features a featherweight championship main event of Jose Aldo vs. Anthony Pettis.

Erik Koch wants to fight Dustin Poirier at UFC 164 in August

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

UFC featherweight contender Erik Koch has officially called out Dustin Poirier to a fight at UFC 164 on Aug. 31, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

UFC flyweight champ Demetrious Johnson names his favorite fight, fighters and more

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 17, 2013 11:11 PM EDT

Demetrious Johnson hosted an online Q&A session with The Seattle Times on Thursday (May 16, 2013) and provided some insight on his favorite fight, fighters and more.

UFC 163 fight card and rumors for 'Aldo vs. Pettis' on August 3 in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 3:32 PM EDT

Latest UFC 163 fight card and rumors for the upcoming "Aldo vs. Pettis" pay-per-view (PPV) event on Aug. 8, 2013 at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, featuring a five-round featherweight title fight between Jose Aldo and Anthony Pettis.

MMA Roundtable: Title talk, Bellator vs. Eddie Alvarez, UFC roster cuts, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 15, 2013 2:37 PM EDT

Shaun Al-Shatti and Luke Thomas peruse the UFC cut list, analyze the latest in the Bellator vs. Eddie Alvarez case, debate which UFC champion will be the next to lose their title, plus more.

Urijah Faber: 'To all the people complaining about me getting another UFC title shot, motherf----r, I'm still here'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2013 2:27 PM EDT

For all of you hating on Urijah Faber's constant UFC title shots, keep hating, because he isn't going anywhere. "The California Kid" answers his critics and also details the "weird spot" he is currently in trying to find "big name" opponents.

Let's all be adults and shut up about MMA vs boxing already

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on May 10, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Brent Brookhouse offers a plea for fans and media to finally move past the tired and pointless boxing vs. MMA debate.

New perspective: Team Alpha Male head coach Duane Ludwig interview exclusive with MMAmania.com (Part two)

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 8, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with Team Alpha Male head coach Duane Ludwig about not settling for second place, adding some discipline and his unique film watching routine in part two of this exclusive interview

Gilbert Melendez wants 'whoever is hot' next, open to featherweight fight

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Gilbert Melendez next fight: Former No. 1 UFC lightweight title contender is determined to earn another championship opportunity, regardless of which 155-pound -- or even 145-pound -- fighter he has to beat to get there ... sooner rather than later.

UFC Quick Quote: Anthony Pettis would fight Nate Diaz as an ‘easy payday’

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 4, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Anthony Pettis has laughably accepted Nate Diaz's recent request to fight, saying he would be more than willing to fight the Stockton native for an "easy payday."

As UFC 163 training camp begins, Anthony Pettis dreams of rare double gold

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 4, 2013 10:01 AM EDT

As his UFC 163 training camp begins and he prepares to fight featherweight champ Jose Aldo, Anthony Pettis just can't escape thoughts of Benson Henderson and the lightweight title.

Fightweets: The curious case of Cheick Kongo

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 3, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Cheick Kongo was given more chances to reach the upper echelon than nearly any other fighter in UFC history.

Anthony Pettis says 145 drop isn't permanent, was 'tired of waiting' for title shot at LW

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 2, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Top lightweight Anthony Pettis explains why he decided to drop to featherweight for a title shot rather than hang around lightweight for an eventual shot there.

Morning Report: Anthony Pettis says featherweight drop 'not permanent,' but promises 'fireworks' against Jose Aldo

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 2, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Anthony Pettis forecasts his future at featherweight, Wanderlei and Chael trade barbs on Twitter, and the double KO gives way to the elusive double groin shot.

Anthony Pettis says move to featherweight ‘not permanent,’ expects ‘fireworks’ against Jose Aldo

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

Anthony Pettis isn't looking to call featherweight his permanent home, saying he will eventually go back up to the lightweight division. First, he has to take care of some business against 145-pound kingpin Jose Aldo at UFC 163 in August.

UFC 163: Josh Koscheck vs. Demian Maia in the works for Aug. 3 in Brazil

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2013 10:13 AM EDT

Longtime veterans Josh Koscheck and Demian Maia have been penciled in to clash for a spot in the 170-pound "mix" at the upcoming UFC 163: "Aldo vs. Pettis" pay-per-view (PPV) event on Aug. 3, 2013 in Brazil.

Nickname Junior	Birthdate 9/9/1986
Height / Weight 5'7" - 145	Place of Birth Manauz, Brazil

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